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Shannon Amabile

Shannon Amabile, LMFT

Therapist in California

Calm, practical support for life’s big shifts

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8 years of experience listed

LMFT professional credentials

English languages

  • Solution-focused
  • Behavioral tools
  • Mindfulness-based

About Shannon

Shannon Amabile is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) based in California who helps people facing stress, anxiety, relationship strain, grief, addiction recovery, parenting pressures, and self-esteem concerns. She works with clients navigating career challenges, especially those tied to creative or production environments, and supports people coping with life changes and the emotional fallout of trauma and abuse.

Shannon centers sessions on practical steps that bring relief. She uses behavior-focused, solution-oriented work to help people make changes they want. She takes a curious, nonjudgmental stance and gives space for clients to tell their stories and be heard.

Her approach encourages clients to build self-trust through self-discovery and clearer self-understanding. She helps improve communication skills and teaches mindfulness and de-escalation tools for moments of crisis. The goal is to leave clients feeling more confident and better prepared for future challenges.

Shannon draws from several therapeutic methods in her work, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Client-Centered Therapy, Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, and solution-focused techniques. She uses behavioral interventions when helpful and adapts strategies to each person’s needs.

She has eight years of clinical experience and has worked in educational, residential, corporate, and production-related settings as well as in office and virtual environments. Shannon speaks English and practices in California as an LMFT.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, self-esteem, and life transitions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and behaviors interact and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns; it often helps with depression, anxiety, and sleep issues. Mindfulness-based techniques teach simple attention and grounding practices to reduce reactivity and support emotion regulation.

Choosing the right approach is part of therapy. Shannon treats that as a collaborative process and will help you test different strategies based on your goals, needs, and preferences. She adapts techniques so they fit your daily life and checks in about what works and what does not.

Confirm the specific session options before booking, as formats are not listed here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, reduce travel time, and allow for shorter check-ins when needed. It also makes it possible to practice skills between meetings in the settings where challenges happen. Licensed professionals, including Shannon, can tailor exercises, behavioral plans, and mindfulness practices to work well in remote sessions.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefCoping with life changes

Also works with

AddictionsLGBTTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesSleeping disordersParenting issuesSelf esteemCareer difficultiesDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Attachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeMidlife crisisNarcissismPanic disorder and panic attacksPost-traumatic stressPregnancy and childbirthSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-loveSexual dysfunctionSexualitySocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Mindfulness TherapyNarrative TherapySolution-Focused TherapySystemic Therapy

Experience

8+ years

Credentials

California

Languages

English

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Shannon help with?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, grief, addiction recovery, self-esteem, parenting challenges, career pressures, and trauma-related concerns.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is practical and curiosity-based. She uses solution-oriented work and behavioral interventions while maintaining a nonjudgmental, client-centered stance.

What is her clinical background?

She has eight years of experience and has worked in educational, residential, corporate, production-related, office, and virtual settings supporting a range of emotional and relational issues.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She holds a California LMFT credential and practices in California.

Which languages are sessions offered in?

Sessions are offered in English.

Does she work with international clients?

International clients are not currently accepted.

How are sessions priced?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

To start, select the continue button on this profile, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

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